SOLUTION: Solve each system by elimination: -x+3y=-1 x-2y=2

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Question 108441: Solve each system by elimination:
-x+3y=-1
x-2y=2

Answer by checkley71(8403)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-X+3Y=1
X-2Y=2 NOW ADD.
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Y=3 ANSWER.
-X+3*3=1
-X+9=1
-X=1-9
-X=-8
X=8 ANSWER.
PROOF
8-2*3=2
8-6=2
2=2

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